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BG63 TXN

2013 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

207,162 mi
Last recorded207,162 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG63 TXN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 207,162 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 207,141 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel when lifted can not be manually turned. (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel bearing not tested due to binding brake.

heat damage to off side rear brake disc.

Pass 29 Feb 2024 185,487 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225.45.17w (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 185,471 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working drl (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225.45.17w (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 162,793 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened been binding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 162,793 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened been binding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin due to brake binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 147,598 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 135,269 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 119,170 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 119,160 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 95,577 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 95,550 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2017 67,453 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 50,689 miles

Centre Rear seat belt buckle plastic covering missing but does not affect its operation

Fail 1 Nov 2016 50,869 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Centre Rear seat belt buckle plastic covering missing but does not affect its operation

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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BG63 TXN is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 63,601 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG63 TXN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 13 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BG63 TXN registered?

BG63 TXN is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 November 2013.

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